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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1917
Page
2
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Torrid Heat Grips Nation with Record Summer Highs
The country endures a heatwave as Parsons College thermometers hit 100 degrees for two days, the hottest so far this summer. Some factory floors reportedly reached 112 degrees, highlighting extreme indoor heat in addition to outdoor temperatures.
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Parsons College
Des Moines Heat Forecast Higher Than Record
Des Moines on July 31 saw thermometers at 91 degrees by 10 a m. Officials expect today to tie or exceed yesterday's season high of 141 degrees, signaling extreme heat for Des Moines and nearby areas.
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Des Moines
Heat Wave Persists Across Regions With No Relief Forecast
Washington reports the year’s peak heat continues through the central valleys middle Atlantic states New England and the lower lake region with no relief anticipated for ten days Local thunder showers may offer temporary relief in some areas as the weather bureau provides no hopeful outlook.
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Washington, D. C
Middle Atlantic States
New England
Lower Lake Region
Weather Bureau
Chicago Heat Wave Eases as Winds Bring Relief
A northern breeze is expected to break the heat wave that has struck the city since Saturday. Suffering has been worst in crowded immigrant districts where lakeside cooling is less accessible. Four deaths attributed to the heat were reported to the coroner by nine this morning.
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Chicago
Methodists and Lutherans Tie in Keen Pitcher’s Duel
A large Alumni Field crowd watched the Methodists and Lutherans settle a tie in a league clash. Methodist Clark scored in the first inning and Lutheran Nelson tallied in the second for the decisive runs. Both pitchers stranded runners and yielded only a brace of hits. The teams meet again to break the tie tomorrow evening.
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Alumni Field
Methodists
Lutherans
Clark
Nelson
Ball Players Reinstated After Sunday School Baseball League
At a managers meeting of the Inter Sunday School Base Ball League last night, players who had forgotten the restriction on base ball were reinstated. All players are now in good standing and future infractions will require the offender to start anew as though never attending Sunday School.
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Inter
Chautauqua Boosting Campaign Visits County Towns
Six county meetings by Chautauqua speakers draw large crowds as the publicity campaign intensifies. Tickets remain 2.00 for adults and 1.00 for ages ten to fifteen with under ten free. Upcoming talks include Libertyville Pleasant Plain Cedar Township Cross Lanes and more through Aug. 5 with various organizers named.
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Libertyville
Pleasant Plain
East Pleasant Plain
Friends Church
Cedar Township
Ladies Aid Society
Cross Lanes
Penn Township
Four Corners
Lockridge
Glasgow
Packwood
J. A. Huglin
Dean Taylor
James P. Starr
W. R. Keesey
Alice Booker
J. Fred Clarke
Infant Kenneth Wilson Dies at Home
Kenneth Fred Wilson infant son of Mr and Mrs Fred B E Wilson died at 7 30 last night at 509 East Adams street Born July 20 1917 the frail child leaves a brother Paul and sister Katherine Funeral services were held at the home this morning conducted by Rev Anspach of the Lutheran church and interment was in Evergreen cemetery Also note Ralph B Greer formerly of Fairfield has joined the Naval Base Hospital Corps at Los Angeles a registered pharmacist whose qualification aids the government.
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Kenneth Fred Wilson
Fred BE. Wilson
East Adams Street
Paul
Katherine
Anspach
Lutheran Church
Evergreen Cemetery
Ralph B. Greer
Fairfield
Naval Base Hospital Corps
Los Angeles
Calif
Greef
Parsons College Campaign Public Meeting At Presbyterian Church
A public meeting for Parsons College Campaign will be held at the Presbyterian church Wednesday evening at 7 30. All churches and the public are urged to attend as pastors support the drive and an excellent program is planned.
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Parsons College
THE
Presbyterian Church
Exemption Board Gets More Help
The Jefferson County Exemption Board adds Dr. J S Gaumer to assist in Federal army physical exams starting next Saturday. Doctors J Fulton R C Sayers and W Fordyce continue service. Claim exemption only after passing the physical, then ten days to file affidavits. bring no one to the exam.
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Jefferson County
Mon
J. Fulton
R. C. Sayers
W. Fordyce
Harding
J. S. Gaumer
Elman Violinist Headlines Chautauqua Concert Here
Michael Elman, world renowned violinist, to perform in Chautauqua Auditorium on Tuesday evening August 14. Tickets priced at 1.50 with 50 cent rebate for season ticketholders. reserved seats go on sale Monday August 6 at Jericho & Easton's. Evokes rarity of his Russia return and notes his Victrola record fame.
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Mr. Elman
Chautauqua
Elman
Russia
Micha Elman
Chautauqua Association
Jericho & Easton
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